Pair of Armchairs, Consulat Period, France, Late 18th Century

Pair of armchairs in solid and veneered mahogany with fine brass inlays in the form of palmettes, lozenges, and geometric bands. The front legs are baluster-shaped, while the straight armrests are further accented with brass palmette inlays at the ends. The upholstered seats and backrests have been newly covered in a gold-colored fabric with a fine diamond pattern and gold trim. The frames have been carefully hand-polished.